Delta Tau Delta headquarters lifts suspension on BSU chapter
by Daniel Human
Delta Tau Delta International Fraternity expelled 19 members from its Ball State University chapter, and it suspended seven after an examination to determine whether they were qualified to be members, said Cara Luyster, assistant director of student life.
Luyster said each member of the fraternity was required to attend an interview session with representatives from the fraternity's headquarters to determine whether they were fit to be members.
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Opposing sides use emotional plea, hard facts to make case
by Jessica Oxley
INDIANAPOLIS - Tuesday's opening arguments of the McKinney v. Duplain civil trial, which focuses on the shooting death of a Ball State University student, couldn't have been more dissimilar, both in content and presentation. Geoffrey Fieger, representing the family of Michael McKinney, was dynamic in his approach and tried to make an emotional plea to the jury.
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Rash's directors use doll to help participants relax before contests
by Joe Cermak
LAS VEGAS - At the Miss America competition in a city with labyrinths of casino slot machines, there is a figure that equals the brilliance of the Las Vegas strip.
Nicole Rash's directors from Miss Indiana carry it around with them.
A good luck troll doll, standing six inches tall with blue hair flowing as freely as liquid in a lava lamp, has been a pageant good luck charm for 14 years, Rash's directors said.
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Speaker discusses discrimination as part of Unity Week's events
by Jessica Husek
Terrence Roberts, one of the Little Rock Nine, shared his "frightening and frustrating, but important" experiences of racial discrimination and segregation.
Ball State University students, faculty and staff filled Pruis Hall seats to the top rows Tuesday.
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Chief Joe Winkle of the Muncie Police Department has not applied to be re-appointed to his position, Mayor Sharon McShurley said.
McShurley said she asked Winkle to remain as chief for 90 days until the city finds a replacement.
A committee has interviewed several candidates, she said, but it had not informed her about the applicants' identities or qualifications.
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